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Tree of Life building (Photograph by Jim Busis)
Adding roots
Tree of Life Congregation welcomes nearly 50 new families as it plots its future
By David Rullo
“We’re eager to start having real conversations with the current congregation,” she said, “and to learn from them, hear their stories and get to know them.”
The inside of the Tree of Life building has been hallowed out to begin construction on a new building. (Photo by David Rullo)
Remember Rebuild Renew‘Bringing Jewish life back’ to the corner of Shady and Wilkins
By David Rullo
A cohort of wounded Israeli war vets gathers in Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
Peoplehood
Israeli veterans found comfort in Pittsburgh — and returned it
By Adam Reinherz
‘Two weeks in our home. Forever in our hearts’
Will Loevner wins the 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. (Photo courtesy of P3R)
Running
Goat farming Jewish marathoner plows through Pittsburgh
By Adam Reinherz
‘Keep working hard, dream big, set big goals, and just keep going after it’
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov/press)
US/Israel relations
Summer Lee joins Tlaib’s Nakba resolution accusing Israel of apartheid, genocide
By Toby Tabachnick
The Squirrel Hill rep is one of only 12 co-sponsors of the resolution
(Photo provided by David Wecht)
Political departure
Supreme Court Justice David Wecht leaves the Democratic Party
By David Rullo
“It is my hope that Pennsylvanians and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds, will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred.”
Nathan H. Kaufman Scholastic Athletic Award recipients gather on May 3. (Photo courtesy of Western Pennsylvania Jewish Sports Hall of Fame)
Sports
Western Pennsylvania Jewish Sports Hall of Fame continues support of young Jewish athletes
By Adam Reinherz
Since 1982, volunteer-led organization has supported sports programs in western Pennsylvania and Israel, provided scholarships and recognized hundreds of local Jewish individuals
The home plate from Forbes Field in the floor of Posvar Hall (Photo courtesy of Eric Lidji)
HistoryReflections of an archivist
My own memory lane
By Eric Lidji
Revisiting a core memory with help from the historic record
Cheesecake, study and community are the ultimate ingredients. (Photo by Yulia Oliinychenko via Pexels)
Shavuot
Study, eat, repeat: Tikkun Leil Shavuot returns for night of communal learning and cheesecake
By Adam Reinherz
Program attracts hundreds each year because it ‘bespeaks the nature of the Pittsburgh Jewish community and its cooperative style’
Nourishing children through pizza and study. (Photo by Anna Shvets via Pexels)
ShavuotTikun Jr. brings Shavuot learning and community to young families
By Adam Reinherz
“Ruth in Boaz’s Field,” by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, oil on canvas, 1828; (National Gallery, London; Image courtesy of Wikipedia)
HolidaysHoliday begins Thursday evening, May 21
The agricultural origins of Shavuot
By Tim Miller
A celebration of the land
Cheescake with strawberies and a glass of orange wine on wooden table background (Photo by Olof_Lindblad via iStock)
HolidaysShavuot begins Thursday evening, May 21
Wine pairings for Shavuot
By Emma Riva
Sparkling, sweet and symbolic
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Books
Join the Chronicle Book Club!
Jason Diamond, the author of “Kaplan’s Plot,” will join us for the meeting!
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PollChronicle poll question
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PollChronicle poll results: Working at a Jewish nonprofit
By Toby Tabachnick
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appears live on WNYC’s “Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Lessons from La Guardia” in Manhattan, April 20, 2026. (Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)
Anti-Zionism
Mamdani releases ‘Nakba’ day video
By Debra Nussbaum Cohen
The CEO of Met Council said that the video “has strained relationships with a lot of us in the leadership, who have tried to work in good faith with the administration”
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PoliticsTalarico won’t campaign with Democratic House candidate who wants to open ‘a prison for American Zionists’
By Andrew Lapin
Mohammad al-Saadi, right, meets with former Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in an undated photograph that the U.S. Justice Department said came from al-Saadi's social media accounts. (DOJ)
Antisemitism
US charges Iraqi man with organizing synagogue attacks in Europe and NYC on behalf of Iran
By Philissa Cramer
Mohammad al-Saadi allegedly directed the new group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya.
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff poses for a portrait in the A.D. White House on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  (Ryan Young / Cornell University)
Higher education
Cornell trustees back Jewish president after confrontation with pro-Palestinian protesters
By Andrew Lapin
The protesters who had blocked Michael Kotlikoff’s car will not face penalties.
Higher educationJewish students wanted to bring J Street to Sarah Lawrence. The student senate said no.
By Andrew Lapin
Higher educationGeorgetown Law graduation speaker backs out after students protest his ‘controversial, Zionist and harmful opinions’
By Jackie Hajdenberg
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By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
The New York Times building in New York City (Photo by Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
'Blood libel'
Israel to sue New York Times over prison rape story
By David Isaac
The Times published a story by columnist Nicholas Kristof, who cited Palestinians accusing Israel of “widespread Israeli sexual violence against men, women and even children.”
Screenshot of the recorded testimony of Darin Komarov, a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre to the Civil Service Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children. (Courtesy, Civil Commission)
TerrorismSexual violence was ‘systematic, integral’ to Hamas-led October 7 terror assault, study finds
By Jeremy Sharon
Mazen Kahel and Ramy Abdu, among the leadership of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor NGO, are seen posing with Hamas officials, including Ismail Haniyeh, in Gaza, in 2011. (NGO Monitor)
‘Blood libel’Israel rejects NYT column alleging widespread rape of Palestinian inmates
By ToI Staff
Noam Bettan at Turquoise Carpet event, 2026 (Photo by René Pudschedl / WikiPortraits via Wikimedia Commons)
Music
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes 2nd at Eurovision, buoyed by scrutinized public vote
By Philissa Cramer
It was the second straight year that Israel fell just short of a win.
Noam Bettan at Turquoise Carpet event, 2026 (Photo by René Pudschedl / WikiPortraits via Wikimedia Commons)
MusicDespite anti-Israel chants in arena, Israel’s Noam Bettan advances to Eurovision final
By Amy Spiro
Israel's Noam Bettan and his backup dancers performing 'Michelle' during a rehearsal for the Eurovision on May 6, 2026, at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria. (Alma Bengtsson/EBU, via The Times of Israel)
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By Amy Spiro
Daniela Gerson is the author of "The Wanderers." Photo by Kait Lavo
BooksMemoir, history and journalism
‘The Wanderers’ tells the story of Poland’s Holocaust survivors who fled to the Soviet Union
By Shira Li Bartov
Daniela Gerson was surprised to learn that most survivors, like her grandparents, survived not in concentration camps, ghettos or forests, but in the mountains of Sibera.
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9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

April 28 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

4 events, 29

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

April 29 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the new four-part JLI Course "Your Judaism Holds a Message the World Wants to Hear. It's Time to unlock it." 7:30 p.m. 1700 […]

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sushi and Study

April 29 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sushi and Study

Explore the how's and why's of foundational mitzvot with Rabbi Sruly and Chani Altein at Sushi and Study, a12-part monthly class. Join all, some, even just one. 7:30 p.m. $15 […]

9:30 am - 10:30 am Recurring

My Grown Up and Me

April 29 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am Recurring

My Grown Up and Me

Join Temple Ohav Shalom for My Grown Up and Me, a joyful, hands-on experiences for children ages 18 months to age 3 with their grown up. Each class includes multi-sensory […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

April 29 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

2 events, 30

8:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring

CLE with Rabbi Danny Schiff

April 30 , 8:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring

CLE with Rabbi Danny Schiff

In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice, understanding the interplay between faith and governance is crucial for lawyers. Join Rabbi Schiff for an engaging CLE series that explores many intriguing […]

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

JFilm Festival

April 30 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

1 event, 1

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 1 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

1 event, 2

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 2 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

2 events, 3

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 3 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 3 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

1 event, 4

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 4 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

3 events, 5

9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

May 5 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Community BBQ

May 5 , 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Community BBQ

Chabad of the South Hills presents a Lag BaOmer Community BBQ, including food, drinks and s'mores. 5:30 p.m. $18/person, $36 family max. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com/bbq

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 5 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

4 events, 6

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

May 6 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the new four-part JLI Course "Your Judaism Holds a Message the World Wants to Hear. It's Time to unlock it." 7:30 p.m. 1700 […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 6 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 6 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Transforming the Jewish Communal Response to Suicide

May 6 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Transforming the Jewish Communal Response to Suicide

Rabbi Suzanne Offit, a board-certified chaplain from JF&CS Boston, will discuss "Transforming the Jewish Communal Response to Suicide". Maggie Feinstein, director of the 10.27 Healing Partnership, will facilitate the talk. […]

3 events, 7

6:00 pm

May 7 , 6:00 pm

Join Congregation Beth Shalom for the Pittsburgh Jewish Teen Challah Braid, a meaningful evening of braiding challah bread and contributing to a service project that benefit Pittsburghers. This will be […]

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening of Celebration honoring Karen Gal-Or

May 7 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening of Celebration honoring Karen Gal-Or

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for an Evening of Celebration honoring Karen Gal-Or with a talk by guest David Nesanoff. 6 p.m. $75 (includes two guests). 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/eoc

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 7 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

2 events, 8

6:00 pm

Beth Shalom Visting Cultural Ambassador Weekend

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May 8 , 6:00 pm

Beth Shalom Visting Cultural Ambassador Weekend

Join Congregation Beth Shalom to learn from internationally-known record producer Michael Goldwasser as he speaks about his career in reggae and how it relates to his Judaism. Free but registration […]

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 8 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

2 events, 9

9:30 am - 2:30 pm Recurring

Beth Shalom Visting Cultural Ambassador Weekend

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May 9 , 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Recurring

Beth Shalom Visting Cultural Ambassador Weekend

Join Congregation Beth Shalom to learn from internationally-known record producer Michael Goldwasser as he speaks about his career in reggae and how it relates to his Judaism. Free but registration […]

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 9 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

2 events, 10

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 10 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will return to theaters April 30–May 10, 2026. For 33 years, JFilm has showcased Jewish-themed, independent feature films […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 10 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

1 event, 11

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

An Evening of Courage and Strength

May 11 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

An Evening of Courage and Strength

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle Senior Staff WriterDavid Rullo discusses his career as a Jewish journalist and the challenges that have accompanied his journey. Go behind the headlines for a personal look […]

1 event, 12

9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

May 12 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

3 events, 13

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

May 13 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the new four-part JLI Course "Your Judaism Holds a Message the World Wants to Hear. It's Time to unlock it." 7:30 p.m. 1700 […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 13 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Land for All – A New Vision of Israel-Palestine

May 13 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Land for All – A New Vision of Israel-Palestine

Join Congregation Dor Hadash to learn more about Land for All (ALFA), a joint Israeli-Palestinian political initiative that creates a practical framework for peace. Co-directors May Pundak and Rula Hardal […]

1 event, 14

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

May 14 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

Pastor Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church of Charleston, South Carolina is sharing the weekend with Tree of Life Congregation. Thursday evening, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers will be joined by […]

1 event, 15

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

May 15 , 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

Pastor Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church of Charleston, South Carolina is sharing the weekend with Tree of Life Congregation. Thursday evening, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers will be joined by […]

2 events, 16

9:45 am - 10:30 am Recurring

Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

May 16 , 9:45 am - 10:30 am Recurring

Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

Pastor Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church of Charleston, South Carolina is sharing the weekend with Tree of Life Congregation. Thursday evening, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers will be joined by […]

5:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Havdalah Healing

May 16 , 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Havdalah Healing

Carry Shabbat's peace into the new week with a meditation and sound bath led by Cantor Julie Newman and Anitra Birnbaum. Healing songs, Jewish ritual, and the soothing vibrations of […]

2 events, 17

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Spa for the Soul Ladies Spring Event

May 17 , 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Spa for the Soul Ladies Spring Event

Join Chabad of the South Hills for Spa for the Soul Ladies Spring Event, a morning of relaxation and rejuvenation celebrating Jewish women. Brunch will be served including a selection […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 17 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

0 events, 18

1 event, 19

9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

May 19 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

2 events, 20

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

May 20 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the new four-part JLI Course "Your Judaism Holds a Message the World Wants to Hear. It's Time to unlock it." 7:30 p.m. 1700 […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 20 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

1 event, 21

2026-05-21

All-Night Shavuot Learning

All-Night Shavuot Learning

May 21 , 10:00 pm - May 22 , 2:00 am

All-Night Shavuot Learning

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the JCC for all-night learning and refreshments with Rabbi Yisroel and Chani Altein. 10:00 PM at JCC, 11:30 PM at Chabad. chabadpgh.com

2 events, 22

2026-05-21

All-Night Shavuot Learning

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shavuot Dinner Party

May 22 , 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shavuot Dinner Party

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Shavuot Dinner Party including a reading of the 10 Commandments followed by a dairy dinner and ice cream bar. 5 p.m. 1700 Beechwood […]

0 events, 23

1 event, 24

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 24 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

0 events, 25

1 event, 26

9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

May 26 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

2 events, 27

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sushi and Study

May 27 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sushi and Study

Explore the how's and why's of foundational mitzvot with Rabbi Sruly and Chani Altein at Sushi and Study, a12-part monthly class. Join all, some, even just one. 7:30 p.m. $15 […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 27 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

1 event, 28

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Chaplain & The Doctor Screening

May 28 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Chaplain & The Doctor Screening

"The Chaplain & The Doctor" tells the story of a 15-year relationship between an 80-year-old African American Chaplain and a Jewish physician and examines how spirituality, implicit bias, and interprofessional […]

1 event, 29

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sushi and Study

May 29 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sushi and Study

Explore the how's and why's of foundational mitzvot with Rabbi Sruly and Chani Altein at Sushi and Study, a12-part monthly class. Join all, some, even just one. 7:30 p.m. $15 […]

0 events, 30

1 event, 31

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 31 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

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April 28 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

April 29
April 29 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

April 29 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sushi and Study

April 29 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am Recurring

My Grown Up and Me

April 29 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

April 30
April 30 , 8:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring

CLE with Rabbi Danny Schiff

April 30 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

JFilm Festival

May 1
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JFilm Festival

May 2
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JFilm Festival

May 3
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JFilm Festival

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Online Parashah Study Groups

May 4
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JFilm Festival

May 5
May 5 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am Recurring

Monday Talmud Study

May 5 , 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Community BBQ

May 5 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 6
May 6 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

May 6 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 6 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 6 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Transforming the Jewish Communal Response to Suicide

May 7
May 7 , 6:00 pm

May 7 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening of Celebration honoring Karen Gal-Or

May 7 , 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

JFilm Festival

May 8
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May 11
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An Evening of Courage and Strength

May 12
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Monday Talmud Study

May 13
May 13 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

May 13 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 13 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Land for All – A New Vision of Israel-Palestine

May 14
May 14 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

May 15
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Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

May 16
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Tree of Life Congregation presents a Weekend with Pastor Eric Manning

May 16 , 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Havdalah Healing

May 17
May 17 , 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Spa for the Soul Ladies Spring Event

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May 20
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Chabad of the South Hills JLI course

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 22
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Shavuot Dinner Party

May 24
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May 20
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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 21
May 21 , 10:00 pm - May 22 , 2:00 am

All-Night Shavuot Learning

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All-Night Shavuot Learning

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May 27
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Sushi and Study

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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The Chaplain & The Doctor Screening

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